Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19,211, Daniel Eaton, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Eaton, Daniel Nancy
N. 19,211
CONTENTS

Let 11 Warren Oct 17/30
Vermont 28.257
Daniel Eaton
of Rutland in the State of Vermont who was a private in the Comp. commanded by Captain N. Root of the Regt commanded by Lt Col Hoyt in the Connecticut line for 17 m o 4 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 57 Dollars 10 Cts per annum, to commence on the 1 st day of March, 1831. reduced from 70 per annum
Certificate of service filed the 1 day of April 1835 and sent Pension Carleton Vermont
Arrear in the 1 st of Mar 35 171.30 Pension, all due ending 6 Sep t 26.55 197.85
{ Revolutionary Chem. } { Act Jan 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Ela Clerk, Book H 2 Vol. 3 Page 65
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5597. Vernon P. D. Nancy Eaton widow of Daniel Eaton born. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a pirate
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 57 Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of March 1851, and sent to Pensioner Care A. Warner Castleton
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 3 Vol. 52

State of Vermont, Recd p 3
On the 6 th day of June 1833, personally came before the undersigned Authority, Daniel Easton of said County, who being duly sworn & the on his oath before Assay, in addition to ex- -planation of his declaration of the 20 th July 1832 - That he now recollects the British pris- -oners whom he guarded at East Windsor, were Genl. Prescott, who was taken by Col. Barket at R. Island, instead of Genl. Putnam as related by him - & that he confounded the names from the misrecollection of Theodore King, who was one of the guard - and that he believes from further reflection that he served as such in 1778 instead of 1777, as stated in his said declaration. He further says, that from old age & the consequent loss of memory he cannot speak positively as to the precise period of all his services, but according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than one year & ten months as a Private of Infantry, and for that service he claims a pension.
Sworn before me this day of year aforesaid.
R. Brinsfield Justice
And on the same day & year aforesaid, per- -sonally came Stephen D. Easton, to me well known & a credible witness, & brother of said Danl. Easton Esq. who being duly sworn doth depose & say, that he was a boy 11 or 12 years old at the time Genl. Prescott was sent a prisoner to East Windsor,

Connecticut - The deponent lived there, & frequently saw Genl. Prescott - he recollects his brother Daniel Easton now present, was one of the guards at two periods during Genl. Prescott's confinement; & he The deponent went & slept with his said brother one night whilst he served as a guard? in the summer of 1778 he thinks. He is confident his brother's service was not less than three months each time - he should think it was something more, but is not positive. He remembers when Genl. Prescott first came on, he was confined at the Parson's, the Rev. Joseph Perry - and afterwards at George Dickerson's house.
Known before me this day to be as above?
Robert L. Pease
State of Vermont
I Robert Rippon Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify that Robert Temple, before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken, is a Justice of Peace for said County, duly commissioned - and that his name there is in his own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have unto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court this 6 th day of June 1833
Rippon

Daniel Eaton Esq Castleton
23 Mo.
No 5216
Dr G. M. P.
A Temple Esq
Rutland
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  By Grand Jury Recoll  6 months    2 nd term Sept 1780  6 do    3 rd term  5.28    also grand jury sum  2.    at Sheriffs in 78  1.    By months 44 days  207.4  

Eaton.
Expanded
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STATE OF VERMONT, RUTLAND COUNTY, ss.
On this 20 th day of July A. D. 1832 personally appear- ed in open Court before the Judge of the Probate Court of Rutland Dist. now sitting, Daniel Eaton a resident of the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, aged 70 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
In 1777 he lived at East Mendon Connecticut & in Jan y . of that year he volunteered volunteered to serve three months in a sergeant's guard which was called out to guard Gov. Franklin of the British service who was kept a prisoner there for near two years. The defendant served out the 3 months as an officer guard & was discharged. In the summer following he volunteered to serve on the same guard under Sergeant Thompson, & served out his time when he was discharged. In May or June 1780, he to fill up Colonel Wolcott's company, & also served entitled for his months in Col. Wolcott's company, & also served in the Col. Butler's Reg t . Col. Doyl's Reg t commanded at Ulster Walbridge. St. Mary's joined the Reg t at Sparta West Point. Marched to Fishkill crossed at Kings Ferry. Marched to Poughkeepsie & Jersey, & all to various places in West State. Then came to the Highland where he was discharged about the last but has not his discharge. Never the having been kept in of due, having served seven months having been kept in service one month more than he engaged for. He was at Poughkeepsie, N.Y. present when Arnold attempted to give up West Point, & was present when Maj. Andre was hung. In 1781 he was drafted for six months, & served in the same Reg t as above, Capt. Parsons' company, joined the Reg t near Dobbs Ferry & after Cornwallis was taken marched up the river & was discharged at the Highland but has lost his discharge. he does not remember by whom his discharge was signed. In the spring of 1781, previous to last mentioned service he served as a substitute for Geo. Phelps who was drafted to guard British prisoners at Kingston New York, two months he forgets the name of his officers. He served another month in 1778 as a substitute for Eli Strong who was drafted, & served at Stratford on L. Island Sound, but does not remember the name of his officers. He served with the Congregational Reg t & Kings' Reg t & Parsons' Reg t ade. He knew Gen l Washington, Putnam, Baron Stuben, & many others. He has no documentary evidence, but Theodore King can testify to a part of his services. He was born at East Mendon

The 23. Feb. 1760 - his age is recorded in his Bible. He came to Castleton in 1782, where he now lives & ever since has lived - There is no clergyman in the immediate vicinity of the Deponent, but he is known to most of the inhabitants of Castleton
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the 7 day and year aforesaid. }
W. H. Rayce Regt
Daniel Eaton
We Charles P. Clark a Clergyman residing in Castleton and Stephen Eaton residing in the same place, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Daniel Eaton who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 70 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the 7 day and year aforesaid. }
W. H. Rayce Regt
Charles P. Clark
Stephen G. Eaton
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Charles P. Clark, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in Castleton and that Stephen Eaton who has also signed the same, is a resident in Castleton and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Rodney C. Royce Regt
Clerk of the Court of Probate
do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Daniel Eaton for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 3 rd day of August A. D. 1832
W. H. Rayce Regt

State of Vermont Middletown, v.—
On the 20. July 1832 personally came Theodore King a credible witness, who being duly sworn doth depose & say, that he is acquainted with Daniel Eaton Esq. & was acquainted with him during the revolutionary war; & the deponent knows said Eaton served at the two periods of three months each in 1777 in guarding Gen. Franklin, & six months in 1780, as stated by him in the annexed declaration. The deponent was in service with him.
Before me
R. Phipson Judge Probate Court

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Nancy Eaton, widow of Hamilton Jr.
Act 17 June 1844
Married 17/3 Wed 18 Jan'y 1848
Aldw 17 mos 4 days / Fri p 57:10 per annum Comm 18 Jan'y 1848 ending 4 March 1848
Aldw Act 2 Feb 1848
Burlington Seacoast Capt. A. Warner, Castleton Jr.

November the twelfth one thousand seven hundred and eighty three, Married Daniel Eaton junr. to Nancy Charter both of Castleton,
I certify the above is a true copy of record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows "November 12 th . A.D. 1783."
Oliver R Harris Town Clerk
State of Vermont - Castleton July 11. 1850 Rutland County ss
I Oliver R. Harris above named depose and say, that I hold the Office of Town Clerk in the County town & State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town with the exception above named as certified by me.
I also depose and say that it appears from the records of said town that Brewster Higley now deceased held the Office of Register or Clerk of said town of Castleton during the year 1783 & that the original record of which the above is a copy is in his hand writing
Oliver R Harris
Subscribed & sworn before me this 11 th day of July 1850
Almon Warner Justice Peace

STATE OF VERMONT, County Clerk's Office,
RUTLAND,.....S. S.
I, FREDERICK W. HOPKINS, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that Almon Warner -
Esquire,
was, at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission is dated the thirtieth day of November, Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and forty nine - and expires the thirtieth day of November next: : that his signature to the foregoing jurat and certificate is genuine; and that the said paper writings are executed acknowledged according to the laws of this State, and are in due form.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Court, at Rutland, this thirteenth day of July - Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-
F. W. Hopkins CLERK. By Thos. Haysward Deputy Clerk

State of Vermont Rutland County District of Fairhaven
Mary Eaton, declaration for a Pension
On this first day of July A.D. 1850 personally appeared before the Probate Court for the district of Fairhaven in said County in open Court Mary Eaton a resident of Castleton in the County of Rutland in said district aged 86 years who being first sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary War. That she is the Widow of Daniel Eaton who was a private in the American Army of the revolution as set forth in the proofs of the said Daniel Eaton under the act of 1832 now on file in the War Office and who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of fifty seven dollars & ten cents per annum. She further declares that she was married to the said Daniel Eaton at Castleton aforesaid on the 12 th day of November A.D. 1783 by Brewster Higley Esq r , then a justice of the Peace in and for said County of Rutland, and that her husband the said Daniel Eaton died at said Castleton on the 11 th day of January A.D. 1848.
She further declares that she is still a widow
Mary Eaton mark
Witness G. W. Mason
State of Vermont Rutland County District of Fairhaven
J. Almon Warner, Judge of the Probate Court within and for the district of

Richland in said County before whom the foregoing proceedings were had, hereby certify that said proceedings were had in open Court on the day and date above mentioned and that it was proven to the satisfaction of the Court that Daniel Eaton now deceased was a pensioner of the United States, and died at Castleton in said County State on the 11 th day of January A.D. 1848 leaving at his death Nancy Eaton his widow the declarant who still remains a widow
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court and subscribed my name at Castleton aforesaid, on the day & year first above written
Almon Warner Judge

State of Vermont, Jonathan Eaton Jr and Rutland County ss. George W Mason of Castleton in said county (each of whom I certify to be respectable persons) after being duly sworn according to law depose & say that they & each of them were personally acquainted with Daniel Eaton late a prisoner of the United States who died in Castleton aforesaid on the 11 th day of January 1848 That we were present at the time of his death and attended his funeral. And we further depose & say that he left a widow him surviving whose name is Nancy Eaton whose maiden name was Nancy Chester and that she still remains a widow
Jonathan Eaton Jr George W Mason
Subscribed and sworn before me this first day of July AD 1850
Almon Warner Justice Peace

STATE OF VERMONT, County Clerk's Office,
RUTLAND,.....S. S.
I, FREDERICK W. HOPKINS, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that Almon Warner
Esquire,
was, at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission is dated the thirtieth day of November, Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and forty nine and expires the thirtieth day of November next: that his signature to the foregoing jurat and certificate is genuine; and that the said paper writings are executed acknowledged according to the laws of this State, and are in due form.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Court, at Rutland, this thirteenth day of July — Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
F. W. Hopkins CLERK. By H. Wayland Deputy Clerk

October 28, 1936
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BA-J/MCS
Daniel Eaton, W. 19211
Mr. A. K. Coomes 1120 45th Street Des Moines, Iowa
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Daniel Eaton whose certificate of pension was issued April 8, 1834.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 19211, based upon the military service of Daniel Eaton.
He was born February 23, 1760, at East Windsor, Connecticut. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of East Windsor he enlisted in January, 1777, and served until sometime in 1781, at various times amounting to about two years in all, as private with the Connecticut troops under Sergeants Volcott, Tompkins or Thompson, Captains Volcott and Parsons, Major Wallbridge and Colonels Butler and Hoyt. He was present at the execution of Major Andre.
Daniel Eaton married November 12, 1783, Nancy Charter, and both were residents of Castleton, Rutland County, Vermont. He was recorded as Daniel Eaton, Junior, on the marriage records of the town of Castleton.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 20, 1832, at which time he was living at Castleton, Vermont, where he stated he had lived since 1782.
His widow, Nancy, was allowed pension on her application executed July 1, 1850,, while a resident of Castleton, Vermont, aged eighty-six years.

The soldier's brothers, Stephen D. and Elihu, were aged sixty-six and sixty-three years, respectively, in 1833. One Jonathan Eaton, Junior, of Castleton, Vermont, stated in 1850 that he was present when the soldier died but did not give his relation to him. There are no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

State of Vermont Rutland p. 3
On the 16 th day of Septem r . 1833, personally came before the undersigned authority, Daniel Eaton, who being duly sworn doth on his oath depose & say in addition to & explanation of his declaration of 20 th July 1832. That the services stated to have been performed in 1788 was in a Reg t commanded by Col. Hoyt - the same man who was Lt. Col. in Butler's Reg t . The preceding year - but whether said Hoyt was a full Col. or Lt. Col. in 1788, he is not able to say - but the deponent further says he knows he cannot be mistaken in having been drafted, or rather took the place of Abner Burnam who was drafted, served six months as stated in his declaration. He marched he thinks in June to near the British lines above N. York, near Dobbs Ferry, & after the American Army had marched to the south to the capture of Cornwallis, his Reg t marched up the river to Poughkeepsie - thence to Fishkill - Upon thence he marched as one of the guard of 30 or 40 prisoners as far as Morristown, N. Jersey, on the way to Lancaster, where he was directed to return to the Highlands, where he was discharged as stated in his declaration some time in Dec. 1788 -
sworn before me this day before me
W. Brattle Jr. Pres.

And on the same 16 th day of Sept. 1833, per- =sonally came Stephen D. Eaton aged 66, & His bro- ther Ethan aged 63, both well known to me as brothers of Daniel Eaton Esq. the applicant & both credible witnesses, who being duly sworn sworn before me, say, that they knew their said brother Daniel well, in service in 1780 & 1781, served six months or more in each of said years - That he was gone from home during the summer & fall of both those years, & returned in December in each year - And that they have always un- =derstood & recently believed, that said Daniel served on the North River, about the highlands & near N. York - and that they cannot be mis- =taken as to his having served in 1781, as it was the year before he came to Vermont which was in the fall of 1782 - but being young at that time, they do not remember the Reg t . he served in.
Given before me this day of year aforesaid
Robert Phipson
State of Vermont
I Robert Phipson Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, that Rob t Phipson before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken is a Justice of Peace for said County duly commissioned - & that his name therein is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of said Court this 16. Sept. 1833
R Phipson

Can't but think it's in the Revolution six months service in East Windsor in guard line General or Major Prescott (Sergeant) Perkins had the command of the guard part of the time and Sergeant Prescott part 3 months in the winter of 1777 and 3 months in the summer of 1778 and in 1779 I must take that the fall I was my Substitute for Oly Strong being drafted for 3 months. I joined the Company in Simsbury in Oct and being all strangers I do not remember any officers name nor soldiers we marched to New Haven and drew provisions and then marched to Stratford staid one month and were disappointed in April or May I enlisted 1780 for 6 months in the Continental service marched to Hartford and drew provisions then marched to Nelsons Point opposite of West Point joined the Regiment in the Ct line Command by Col. Hart and was in Major Wallbridges Company and from thence down near Kings Ferry and lay awhile then crossed the river into the Jerseys and from place to place we lay a while near the North River where Major Stark was hung Our Regiment was detached from the main army and lay in what was called the notch of the Mountain opposite of NYork when our army marched to Winter quarters to the high Pines I was left in the Jerseys with the Captain and 6 or 8 men to guard cattle till Christmas day I crossed the mountain to West Point and the river to the high Pines where I got my discharge and I got home New Years day which I call 7 months 1781 In April I served 1 month at Simsbury mines a Substitute for George Phelps of West Windsor the 1st of June I engaged as Substitute for Abner Bunnans of East Windsor for 6 months went to Hartford drew rations and marched to Camp near Kings Bridge and joined the same Regiment in the Connecticut line in Capt Parsons Camp and lay there a while and then moved after the river and had several places of encampment When New London was burnt by Arnold there was a Detachment from the Regiment

Marched and ordered to March and left our tent and baggage behind we marched one night and day and then halted and lay on our arms expected every moment to be called for to march against the enemy but lay quiet all night and in the morning were ordered to March back to our Camp when forces came that Comr Wallis taken our army was marched on to an elevated ridge of land and up in line of battle and had the pleasure of discharging our fire by running fire with Cannon sometimes in November I think we marched to Winter at the highlands and lay there a few days repairing huts and building officers huts then I was drafted out with others to take some prisoners from fish or Piggy's it is the one that best first up the river we crossed at New Windsor where we lay about 20 days and then started for Lancaster as I was told I marched as far as Norristown and with another Soldier was left sick in an open cold house in the month of December without any fire or any body to take care of us my Compañia Did the next day after we was left I left bury him having a pass to turn to Camp if we got so we could I thought I might see some time as another and so started for Camp Crossed Kings Ferry and went to the Highlands and joined my Regiment and there got my Discharge
I belonged to the State of Connecticut when in the Service resided in Canaan in the County of Litchfield State of Vermont when I made application for a pension, and my testimony was taken by the Probate Court for the district of Fishkill. The amount of pension is $70. per annum, and has been paid up till 1. Sept. last.
16. Feb. 1835.
Daniel Eaton
Castleton, Vt.
W. J. L. Edwards Comr of Pensions.
Alfonsine is given to J. J. Luydon in the Treasury Department

ms. A. 9. 2. 20
January 24, 1924
Mrs. E. W. Wendell 71 Beckman St., Plattsburg, N. Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 19211 it appears that Daniel Eaton was born February 23, 1730 in East Windsor, Connecticut and resided there until 1782.
He was allowed pension for the service of one year, five months and four days as a private in the Connecticut Troops, on his application executed July 20, 1832 while living in Castleton, Rutland County, Vermont. He died in said Castleton, January 11, 1848.
Soldier married November 11, 1783 in Castleton, Vermont, Nancy Charter who was allowed pension on her application executed July 1, 1850 while a resident of Castleton, Vermont aged eighty-six years.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Ex. 100-100000-100001 N.C. 100000-100001

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of _____ a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 1775 Private Col. John Col. John Mass.   1775 1775 Private Col. John Col. John Mass.   1775 1775 Private Col. John Col. John Mass.   1775 1775 Private Col. John Col. John Mass.   1775 1775 Private Col. John Col. John Mass.  
Battles engaged in, _____  Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____  Date of application for pension, _____  Residence at date of application, _____  Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: _____  _____  _____  _____  _____
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Des Moines, Iowa. September 24, 1936.
Vetrans Bureau. Washington. D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me the record of Daniel Eaton as a soldier in the Revolutionary War.
I am giving the following information I received at the Historical Building of State of Iowa, Des Moines.
"Daniel Eaton-Private-Allowence $70.-Sum Received $210-Comm. Cont'l line-0Placed on pension April 3 1834-Commencement of pension, March 4th. 1831- Age 72".
Wish to say I am a direct decendent of said Daniel Eaton and is reason for desired information.
Yours very truly.
1120-45 St. Des Moines, Iowa.
A.K.Coomes
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "A.K. Coomes". The signature is written in dark ink and is positioned below the typed name.

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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Mar. 17 1924
Chief Rev. Secy. Division.
Sir:
I have this day received from E. H. Wendell M.O. No. 326,597 for $ 3.55 , requesting post office address  copy as per letter herewith.
Copies mailed to Finance Div. not Mar. 27. 24
Respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div. 2062

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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Mar. 11 1924
Chief Fin. Div. Division.
Sir:
I have this day received from C. H. ... M. O. No. 326,597 for $ 255 , requesting post office  copy address as per letter herewith.
Copies marked Finance Div. not Mar. 27-24
Respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div. 2062

135 Margaret St., Plattsburg, N.Y., March 11, 1924.
Hon. Washington Gardner, Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Honorable Sir;
Enclosed you will find money order for $3.55 for which please furnish me with photostat copies of papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, T. 19211, of Daniel Eaton and his widow Nancy; Conn. Troops as per your letter to me of the 8 inst. There are twenty two pages to be copied and I desire that certification be attached for which I have allowed twenty-five cents.
I am grateful for your kindly consideration in this matter.
EWV/S.
Very truly yours
E. W. Wendell
RETURN IN 5 DAYS TO STATE OF NEW YORK COMMISSION OF HIGHWAYS DIVISION ENGINEER'S OFFICE ALBANY
P.O. Box 176 Plattsburg, N.Y.

Mr. E. W. Wendell, 135 Margaret St. Plattsburg, N. Y.
Sir:
I have to advise you, that if you wish photostat copies of papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 19311, of Daniel Eaton and his widow Nancy, Conn. Troops, the same will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for each page, if desired.
The amount of money to be deposited is twenty-two. The money should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
Washington E. Sawyer
Commissioner.
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Mr. E. W. Wendell 135 Margaret St. Plattsburg, N. Y.

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate)
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Job No. _____
Date Mar. 24, 24
Subject Daniel Eaton Rev. W19211
1 copies of 11 pieces consisting of 22 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the _____ Division
Remarks: _____
Approved:
A E Wilson
Chief Div. REV. WAR SECTION
Chief clerk.

135 Margaret St., Plattsburg, N.Y., Feb. 25, 1924.
Honorable Washington Gardner, Department Of The Interior, Bureau Of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Honorable Sir;
On January 24, 1924 you very kindly extended to my wife information contained in the Revolutionary War pension claim W.19211 pertaining to Daniel Eaton. Mrs. Wendell is unable to connect up the birth, war service record and death of this soldier. Will you please have a careful search made and the complete service record extended to me with all details and dates possible so that when she publishes this portion of her book she will be able to refer to the proper documents as records? From the scanty information she has been able to obtain from this man's descendents she cannot harmonize the various dates. Any charges that are necessary to have this search made I will pay at once.
Your most considerate letter of January 24 was indeed complete but it is necessary that we obtain details from his sworn statements in his application so that her statements may have official verification after publication. It is only thru your records that Mrs. Wendell can obtain this necessary information or I assure you that we would not again endeavor to impose upon your kindly consideration.
Very truly yours,
Clinton County Engineer.
EWW/S.

December 17th, 1923.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
May I ask you to send me a copy of the pension record of Daniel Eaton of Castleton, Vermont, who served in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. E. B. Wendell
71 Bickmore Street, Pittsburgh, New York.
I shall, of course, be glad to pay for this information.

June - 6 - 1892
Pension Bureau Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
May I ask for the favour of a copy of the Pension of Daniel Eaton of Rutland Co. Vermont. of Revolutionary times. I shall appreciate the favour very much.
Sincerely
(Mrs. W. J.) Alice Eaton Fraser 1003 So. Wright St Champaign
Ills

Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1924
Nancy Baker widow of  Daniel Baker Dri when was
Act: Feb 22 48
Index:—Vol. 28 , Page 207
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1919 June 17 Hist. to Mr H. J. Fraser. 1974 Jan. 24 Hist. to Mrs E. H. Wendell 1924 Mar. 6 E. W. Wendell mmf info of cost of copies. aw. 1924 Mar 25. Copies mailed to E. W. Wendell. aw. 1936 Oct. 28, Hist. to Mr. A. R. Coomes. MCS.

Same Roll act 7 June 1832
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Harriet Eaton, Pr $57:10 per ann
what time last paid? To his death —
Pension Office January 11, 1848 Calh
To 3 d Auditor's Office

462 Vermont P. R. Nancy Eaton widow of Daniel who was a private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 87 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
18 Jan 1848 Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of Feb 1851 and sent to
Pensioner Mrs. A. Warner Carlisle Vt.
[Acts of March 3, 1843 , & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 20 Vol. 5 Page 62

Canton 10. Nov. 1835.
I have rec d . yours of the 17. Oct. in which you say that a certificate for $57.10 was issued in my favour 1. Apl. last which has never been rec d . by me. Will you send me a copy or duplicate
Daniel Eaton

of [blank] in the State of [blank] who was a [blank] in the [blank] commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded by [blank] in the [blank] here for
20 3 33 14 67 17, 10
1 year 5 mo 6 days 57.10
Inscribed on the Roll of at the rate of [blank] Dollars [blank] Cents per annum, to commence on the 24th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the [blank] day of [blank] and [blank]
Arrears to the 24th of [blank] Semi-annual allowance ending [blank] Pensioner Carl [blank]
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by [blank] Clerk. Book [blank] Vol. 34 Page 13
250 140
of Pension 23 Feb 1835 same 17 March 1835

W. Temple Esquire Rutland Vermont

Comptrollers Office Aug. 1 st 1833.
I Elisha Phelps, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Connecticut, do certify, that on the 20 20 th day of August 1777, it appears by the journals of the Council of Safety, the following vote was passed by that board, viz, "Resolved that Capt. Allen Stillman " be and he is hereby directed to store the salt in " his hands belonging to this State in a safe store " and deliver one basket thereof to Capt. Ebenezer " Grant of East Windsor for the purpose of supplying " the guard that keeps Gen. Prescott. " " " E. Phelps

Comptrollers Office Aug. 1 st 1833.
I Elisha Phelps, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Connecticut, do certify, that on the 20 th day of August 1777, it appears by the journals of the Council of Safety, the following vote was passed by that board, viz, "Resolved that Capt. Allen Stillman " be and he is hereby directed to store the salt in " his hands belonging to this State in a safe store " and deliver one basket thereof to Capt. Ebenezer " Grant of East Windsor for the purpose of supplying " the guard that keeps Gen. Prescott." E. Phelps

Aug. 1 st 1833
Dr Sir
In an examination of the journal of the C. of Safety, I have this moment discovered the preceding note; & supposing that it may be of service, I have copied it, & now transmit it to you. Your predecessor stated the service to have been in 1778. This led me to commence the examination at too late a date.
I am Sir respectfully E. H. Hall

W.E. 2 W. Temple Esq. Rutland Vermont.

Comptroller's Office June 19 th 1833
I Elisha Phelps, Comptroller of Public Accounts for the State of Connecticut, do certify, That under date March 31 st 1778, there appears upon the journal of the Council of Safety, the following order, viz, "Major Elijah Hildreth "exhibited an account to this board for expenses " & wages of four light horsemen to escort Genl. "Prescott from Lebanon to East Windsor amou- "nting to £8,5,0, an order drawn on the Committee "of Pay Table to draw on the Treasurer for the "same and charge it to the United States."
Elisha Phelps

Comptrollers Office June 19 th 1833
I Elisha Phelps, Comptroller of Public Accounts for the State of Connecticut, do certify, that under date March 31 st 1778, there appears upon the journal of the Council of Safety, the following order, viz, "Major Elijah Hildreth "exhibited an account to this board for expenses " & wages of four light horsemen to escort Genl. "Prescott from Debauvoir to East Windsor amou- "nting to £5.5.0, an order drawn on the Committee "of Pay Table to draw on the Treasurer for the "same and charge it to the United States."
Elisha Phelps

Comptroller's Office June 19 th 1833
I Elisha Phelps, Comptroller of Public Accounts for the State of Connecticut, do certify, that, under date Nov r 4 th 1779, by the journal of the Council of Safety, that it appears, that Joshua Housman Deputy Commissary of Prisoners for the United States, represented to that board, that Enfield would be a convenient place for prisoners of war, that a house could there be obtained, & also the materials for barracks & picketing; and requested the advice of said Council in the premises; and the location was approved.
E. Phelps

State of Vermont Rutland County ss Castleton Nov 21 st 1833
I Jonathan Dening of Castleton, Seventy seven years of age, late of the Conn ty Reg t of the army of the Revolution war. Being called on by Daniel Eaton Esq r of S t Castleton to give any information that may be in my power relative to his service in the War of the Revolution in the Connietical line in the Campaign of 1781. I do testify and say, that I have no distinct personal recollection of him, but from a critical examination of him relative to the situation of the line, the encampment &c, where he joined; and the subsequent movements of our army during the Campaign; the answers he gave me were such that no man could give without having been present.
His account that he gives one of the movements of a heavy detachment from our line to the Sea board to guard some other of our Seaboard towns at the time Arnold burnt New London &c - are proof to my full satisfaction he was there: and especially he relates some anecdotes a bout a Liberty pole I erected that campaign at the White plains; with so many particulars relative to that affair and the consequences attending it that I do know I cannot be mistaken when I say he was with our line through the campaign of 1781
Jonathan Dening
State of Vermont Rutland County ss Castleton Nov 21 st 1833
Personally appeared before me this day Jonathan Dening signer of the foregoing affidavit and was duly made oath to the truth thereof set forth; and I do hereby certify that the said Dening is a man of truth and veracity from my personal acquaintance for 30 years past.
John Mason Jr, Justice of peace
State of Vermont
I Robert Pierpont Clerk of the Rutland County Court do certify that John Mason, before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, is a Justice of Peace for said County, duly commissioned - And that the above is his signature.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of said Court this 7 th Nov. 1833
R Pierpont

Daniel Eaton Esq. of Vermont declares, that in 1778 he served two terms of 3 months each, as a sergeant, guard at East Windsor, Con. to guard Genl. Prescott, who was then prisoner at R. Island by Col. Barton, and he fully proves this service by two credible witnesses. It was at first objected by the Commt. of Prisons that the Department possessed no evidence of such guard being established by competent authority, and I was referred to the records in the comptroller's office in Connecticut for proof. On application the comptroller certifies that on the 20 th Aug. 1777, the Council of Safety passed the following resolution, namely—
Resolved that Capt. Allen Stillman and he the hereby is directed to store the arms in his hands belonging to this State, in a safe store, & deliver one hundred thereof to Capt. Eben Grant of East Windsor for the purpose of supplying the guard that keeps Genl. Prescott."
And on the 31 st March 1778, said Council passed the following order, viz— "Maj. Elisha Hildreth ex-hibited an account to this board for expenses & wages of 4 light horsemen to escort Genl. Prescott from Lebanon to East Windsor, amounting to £5.5.0— An order drawn on the Commt. of Pay Table to draw on the Treasr. for the same & charge it to the U. States."
This is all the proof found at the Comptroller's, except a recommendation from the Council to build barracks &c. to keep prisoners at Enfield, a town adjoining East Windsor.

Mr. Ely, the examining Clerk, rejects this as not satisfactory, & requires for record proof that Genl. Prescott was confined at E. Windsor during the whole period mentioned in the declaration - and Mr. Edwards acquiesces in the decision.
In vain I urge that the Comptroller has given all the evidence he can find - that the furnishing a basket of balls to be dealt out in rations to the sergeant; guard, is evidence that the guard remained a considerable time - that Genl. Prescott was taken to E. Windsor immediately after his capture - In vain I ask where Genl. P. was confined for the 2 or 3 years he was a prisoner, if not at E. Windsor? - in vain I point to the positive testimony of 2 credible witnesses, & the respectable & religious character of the applicant, who has been a magistrate in the county where I reside, & whom I have known for 30 years to be a man of irreproachable char- acter - his claim is rejected.
I am therefore compelled, in behalf of the appli- -cant, to appeal from this decision to the Secy of War - and respectfully request his decision upon the foregoing statement of facts. R. Temple
Dec. 18. 1833
To the Hon. Lewis Cass Secy of War

Comptroller's Office January 7 th 1834.
I Elisha Phelps, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Connecticut, do certify that by the pay roll of the levies in Major Halbridges company, second Connecticut Reg t commanded by Lieut. Col. Walter Colb, it appears that Daniel Eaton commenced service therein on the 1 st of July 1780, and continued to serve as a private until the 6 th day of December 1780, having served five months & six days;
And that it appears by the books of the Pay Table that Daniel Eaton served in the 3 rd Reg t of the Connecticut line from the 8 th of August to the 21 st of December 1781 being and was allowed a paid in addition thereto for twelve days allowed for going to & returning from camp being in all, four months & twenty eight days & 40 th per month: $9, 17, 4.
E. Phelps

Comptrollers Office
January 6 th 1834.
I Joshua Stiles, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Connecticut, do certify, that it appears by the books of the Pay Table that an account was opened with a Committee for Prisoners on the 8 th of July 1775 & continued under that name until the 5 th June 1778, when it was continued until about the close of the war with the Commissary for Prisoners. The Committee for Prisoners on the 5 th June 1778 had drawn from the Treasury of Connecticut £9868, 6, 4 1/4, & that account was balanced July 13 th 1785, "By account rendered " £5033, 4, 8 1/2. The items of which do not appear; & the account thus rendered has not been found, having probably been sent to the Committee of Army Accounts with other vouchers. The expense of Major Hyder's guard for Gen. Prescott is credited to the Committee for Prisoners. From tradition, the accounts in this office, & what aged people inform me, I entertain no doubt, that a guard was kept at East Windsor, for the security of Gen. Prescott. Yet I find no roll of that guard, or proof how long they served, or express charge for their expense.
J. Stiles

Dec 1. 1834 $70
Payments to be made at Burlington Vt by Post W.P. Burlington Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Vt
May 12. 1834 of Acct. R. Col. to mean previous of E. Windor, Col
75.6 2.28 17.4
14.52
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book C Vol. 3.
Page 53 by
John D. Dyer Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Joseph C. Hill of the  State of  New York who was a Private in the  Continental  Army , is entitled to receive Twenty dollars and Twenty cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 2 day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty- one
Lewis Cass Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned, S
J. D. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

State of Vermont County of Rutland p d
On this 26 th day of November 1835, before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Rutland personally appeared Daniel Eaton who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company com- manded by Major Washburn in the Regiment com- manded by Colonel Hall, in the Service of the Uni- ted States, that his name was placed on the few- Iron roll of the State of Vermont that he received a Certificate of that fact under the seal of the Sec- retary of War, - which Certificate on or about the 1 st day of March 1835, he sent on the requi- sition of the Court of Sessions to the said Court at Washington and has received no other certifi- cate in lieu thereof nor has the same been returned to him.
Given under my hand before me the day and year aforesaid.
S. H. Merrill Justice of the Peace
I Samuel Moulton of Castleton in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont of lawful age being duly sworn certify that I well know Daniel Eaton of the same Cast- leton to be the same person described in the above af- fidavit.
Samuel Moulton
Rutland County ss. Castleton 17 th December 1835, Personally appeared Samuel Moulton the signer of the above af- fidavit, and a person of veracity and made oath that the same is true
Before me S. H. Merrill Justice Peace

State of Vermont, Rutland County } }
I Robert Phipson Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland Certify that Lelah Merrill is a Justice of the peace for said County and that his Signature within is genuine
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Rutland this 30 th day of Novr A.D. 1835
R. Phipson

In reply to your requirement contained in a letter to Mr. Eaton of the 16 th inst. I enclose his application for a new pension certificate which he hopes to receive soon.
Respectfully your O bl Servt. S. H. Merrill.
To Mr. J. S. Edwards Comr. etc.
In return the application of Daniel Eaton with the required certificate of identity sworn to by the Dep. P. M. of this house.
Respectfully your O bl Servt. S. H. Merrill
17 Dec. 1835.
To Mr. J. S. Edwards Comr. etc.

Fair Haven, Sept 22 nd 1835
Sir
Yours of the 17 th inst. March was duly received stating that I cannot receive more than $54 10 with out more proof which I do not know that I can make. Still I do know that I am entitled to all I asked for but I suppose I must content myself with what is allowed me. I have waited patiently some time for my encendials. I wish you send them soon as may be or send some reason why I should not have them and much obliged Your Most obed t servant
Daniel Eaton
J. S. Edwards Washington City

War Department Pension Office 7 October 1833.
Sir,
The papers in support of the claim of Daniel Eaton have been again examined, and returned to the files.
It appears from the rolls that Lt. Col. Hoyt, under whom he alleges the performance of his last tour of service, was transferred in '84 from Col. Buttern's to Col. Sherman's Regiment. On neither of these rolls can the applicant's name be found. He must, therefore, prove his service by two credible witnesses.
I am, Respectfully, Your obedient Servt.
J. Edwards
Commr. of Pensions
H. Temple Esq. Rutland Vt.
Pray write me whether I shall take your pension with the last General Service? - If you find proof hereafter it will be insured R. Brinsfield

Declassified (P.O.) 14. Jan. 1834
Sir I again return the papers in the case of Daniel Eaton, with an additional certificate from the Comptroller of Pensions & Claims. By this you will see Mr. E. was mistaken as to the condition of the record at Hartford. The Compt. certifies that he has no doubt a guard was kept at E. Wm. Dyer over Genl. Prescott, which I understand from you & the Sec'y of War would be satisfactory.
The Compt. also certifies to Mr. Eaton's service in '81, which you say in your letter of 7. Oct. last, cannot be found on the rolls. This shows either that your rolls are imperfect, or that your clerks are not sufficiently careful in their search. It leaves me out, moreover, in the good character I gave of the applicant. I hope no further objection will be urged against this claim on that of King.
I have not yet rec d . certificates in the cases of Jos. Barney & Philbrick Barron - the former of which was admitted by you before I left Washington, & the latter Mr. E. promised to examine soon.
Respectfully your Servant
R. Brownlee
Genl. Edward Eng Compt

Castleton Vt. 31. Mar. 1835.
Sir. Mr. Daniel Eaton of this town has requested me to inform you that he would be glad to receive his certificate, with the abatement crew, that you have proposed to make in it.
I have just recd. yours of the 24. inst. in relation to Seth Goshorn's (of Castleton) claim, and have only to say that I have not seen him since its receipt, but from my knowledge of the man I am satisfied that he performed service more as a Soldier in the revolutionary war better than he can now describe it -
Respectfully your ob td Serv t .
J. H. Merrill
To. Mr. J. L. Edwards Com r of Pensions }

Castleton, 9. March 1835.
To Mr Edwards Count of Pensions.
See in your letter of the 23 rd ult. you suggest that I enlisted on the first day of July 1780. and was discharged the 6 th Decem r following. I enlisted as I think in May 1780. and went to join the R ty in June and suspect that on your computation you have taken the time that I joined the R ty to be the date of my enlistment, and instead of leaving the service on the 6 th of Decem r . I knew that I crossed the Hudson river on the 25 th of that month, and before I was discharged, It is true that my Comrades had been discharged some days before I was, while I was out of the Camp on guard, I still believe also that I enlisted in 1781 as early as the 1 st July instead of the 8 th May as mentioned in yours, and that in the two years mentioned I served 13 months as stated in my original description, and that I served eight months in the militia instead of seven as stated in yours.
I enclose agreeably to your suggestion my pension certificate, for such correcting as may be necessary to be made in order to get my due, although I am sure it is not for a larger sum than I am entitled to, if the facts were all known.
Daniel Euton